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The Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is
the College's chief academic officer providing administrative
oversight for the five schools, various academic programs and
support services. The Office of the Provost develops and implements
academic policies and programs in accordance with College-wide
principles and priorities, and in collaboration with all members of
the Ithaca College community.

This work includes promoting faculty research and creative
activity, overseeing the academic curriculum in accordance with
expectations of professional and regional accreditation
organizations, faculty/student collaboration, leadership
development, and the personal development of the whole student in
the context of Ithaca's college education.

The Office of the Provost works collaboratively with partners on
and beyond campus to help all our students learn and grow to
realize their potential as global citizens so that they are
prepared, upon completion of their degree programs, to lead
fulfilling and meaningful lives in which they contribute to their
communities.

La Jerne Terry Cornish was appointed provost and senior vice
president for academic affairs in July 2018. Previously, Cornish
served as associate provost for undergraduate studies (2014-2018)
at Goucher College in Baltimore. Prior to joining Goucher in 1998,
Cornish held various positions in the Baltimore City Public School
System for 15 years. She taught English in three middle schools,
piloted the Maryland’s Tomorrow Middle School Program, and
served as the assistant principal of Canton Middle School.

Cornish holds a doctorate in language, literacy, and culture
from the University of Maryland; a master of education with a
concentration in urban and diverse learners from Goucher College;
and a bachelor’s degree in English, also from Goucher.